ITALIAN PIGNOLI NUT COOKIES

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Prize-Winning Recipe 2008! Bring a delicious and sweet part of Italy into your home with a classic almond cookie rolled in pine nuts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 can (8 oz) or 1 package (7 oz) almond paste, crumbled into 1/2-inch pieces
1 egg
2 cups Betty Crocker™ pine nuts (8 oz)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, beat cookie mix, granulated sugar, butter, almond paste and egg with electric mixer on low speed until soft dough forms.
  • For each cookie, shape 1 tablespoon dough into ball; roll in pine nuts, pressing to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake 13 to 17 minutes or just until edges are light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Godwin Nyasulu (Jahwins Positive)
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These cookies are just okay. They're not bad, but they're not amazing either.


Reabetswedonald Nkadimeng
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out at all. I'm really disappointed.


Sudil Dulanjana
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These cookies are way too sweet for me. I couldn't even finish one.


Masum Khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. They didn't taste very good either.


Power Sound Entertainment
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Bawer Hassan
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best cookies I've ever made.


Indie gamer
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These cookies are a little sweet for my taste, but they're still really good.


BABIRYE SOPHIA
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I've never made Italian cookies before, but these were really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Paris Guz
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These cookies are perfect for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.


Saimone Koroiveidre
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I'm not a big fan of pine nuts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The other flavors really balance out the pine nuts.


Jacob Campbell
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they look really impressive.


Maxamuud Cabdirashiid
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I made these cookies for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Zeeshan.k.a Abbasi
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These cookies are so good! I love the nutty flavor of the pine nuts.


Asad Umar
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


Anzee Lama
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.